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AUDREANNA D. HAWTHORNE

Montgomery,AL

Summary

Licensed educator focusing on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of curriculum, catering to diverse learning abilities. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Versatile and dedicated, with a focus on the individual needs of special education students. Exceptional skills in working with teachers, parents, and specialists to meet the educational needs of students.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Exceptional Education Teacher

Riverchase Career Connection Center
Hoover, AL
10.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs
  • Provide targeted instructional support, identifying areas for improvement and designing intervention plans
  • Teach multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
  • Assist in developing IEPs tailored to student needs to ensure academic success and personal growth
  • Maintain strong relationships with parents and guardians through open communication
  • Share best practices, materials, and resources with colleagues during professional development sessions
  • Implement evidence-based teaching methodologies to enhance student learning outcomes
  • Utilize behavior management strategies to improve student engagement and classroom discipline
  • Modify curriculum using various instructional techniques and technologies to accommodate diverse learners
  • Foster a culturally responsive and inclusive classroom environment
  • Promote self-advocacy and independence in students by teaching self-management and decision-making skills

Special Education Facilitator

Montgomery Public Schools
Montgomery, AL
10.2019 - 10.2024
  • Lead and facilitate IEP meetings, ensuring compliance with educational requirements
  • Monitor student progress, collaborate with educators, and provide case management
  • Conduct special education referrals and reevaluations in coordination with school psychometrists
  • Guide and mentor special education teachers and paraprofessionals

Special Education Teacher

McAdory Middle School
McCalla, AL
08.2017 - 09.2019
  • Created and implemented IEPs tailored to individual student needs
  • Developed behavior management strategies to promote positive student engagement
  • Assisted students in maintaining progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans
  • Collaborated with parents, teachers, and specialists to ensure student success

Paraprofessional Educator

Shades Mountain Elementary-Hoover City Schools
Hoover, AL
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Provided instruction and assistance to students with learning and physical disabilities
  • Presented subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers
  • Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups
  • Reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers
    Managed the classroom environment

Test Prep Teacher

Kaplan
Birmingham, AL
04.2013 - 09.2015
  • Provided test prep instruction
  • Addressed students' questions when necessary to best impact student outcomes
  • Engaged with students and instructed strategies
  • Managed the classroom environment

Paraprofessional Educator

Hoover High School
Hoover, AL
11.2013 - 05.2015
  • Provided instruction and assistance to students with learning and physical disabilities
  • Presented subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers
  • Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups
  • Reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers
  • Managed the classroom environment

After School Teacher

Greystone Elementary
Hoover, AL
03.2012 - 11.2013

• Supervised children enrolled in extended day program
• Monitored homework time, snack time and planned activities
• Planned and organized activities and materials
• Interacted with the children at all times

Field Agent

Alabama Education Association
Montgomery, AL
08.2008 - 08.2009
  • Contacted prospective participants to gather survey data on key political issues
  • Entered survey responses into the system with precision and efficiency
  • Analyzed collected data for accuracy and completeness.

Education

Master of Arts - Collaborative Special Education

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Birmingham, AL
09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Birmingham, AL
01.2013

Skills

Active Listening
Adaptability
Academic technology programs
Collecting Data

Literacy interventions
Problem-solving
Instructing and presenting
Management skills

Communication skills

Time management
Interpersonal skills
Collaboration
Self-motivation

Timeline

Exceptional Education Teacher

Riverchase Career Connection Center
10.2024 - Current

Special Education Facilitator

Montgomery Public Schools
10.2019 - 10.2024

Special Education Teacher

McAdory Middle School
08.2017 - 09.2019

Paraprofessional Educator

Shades Mountain Elementary-Hoover City Schools
08.2015 - 05.2017

Paraprofessional Educator

Hoover High School
11.2013 - 05.2015

Test Prep Teacher

Kaplan
04.2013 - 09.2015

After School Teacher

Greystone Elementary
03.2012 - 11.2013

Field Agent

Alabama Education Association
08.2008 - 08.2009

Master of Arts - Collaborative Special Education

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
AUDREANNA D. HAWTHORNE